This week we talk about Buc-ee's and their pay rates that are surprising everyone. We discuss Fall Out Boy's "system update" of We Didn't Start The Fire. And we talk about the new social media app, Threads. Maybe we'll make an account on there next – who knows! ‘I haven't been the same since’: This TikToker was shocked to find out that Buc-ee's pays janitors the same wage as her office job — why the demand for blue collar work is soaring https://finance.yahoo.com/news/havent-same-since-tiktoker-shocked-120000186.html Maybe there’s a hidden message in Fall Out Boy’s cover of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ https://baptistnews.com/article/maybe-theres-a-hidden-message-in-fall-out-boys-cover-of-we-didnt-start-the-fire/ We Didn’t Start The Fire – Song by Fall Out Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LkVKCWL0U4 With Threads sign-ups surging past 30M, Zuckerberg notches a win https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/06/threads-instagram-app-zuckerberg-twitter/
This week we talk about a new report on UFO’s that will be released at the end of July by a team of scientists and experts, along with a recent alien sighting! We also talk about common phrases and the unique origin of those phrases. And we talk about Shiny Happy People — a documentary exploring secrets of the Duggars and the religion they’re apart of, the Institute in Basic Life Principles. NASA team studying unidentified phenomena shares preliminary update https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/31/world/nasa-uap-study-public-meeting-scn/index.html Watch: Vegas police respond to report of '10-foot creature' in yard after green flash across sky https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/06/10/las-vegas-alien-ufo-backyard-report-police-orig.cnn Learn The History Behind These 66 Commonly Used Phrases https://www.boredpanda.com/origins-commonly-used-phrases-words-idioms/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic Grandfather clause https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandfather_clause Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets https://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5
While Alison is on vacation, we are joined this week by Dr. Andrea Hoover! We talk about a woman who was able to translate an old family recipe with the help of strangers on the internet, and the recipe turned out have quite the story behind it. And we talk about the opioid crisis in America. Andrea talks with us about misconceptions, treatment, harm prevention and much more on this week's episode. How the internet helped one woman decipher a forgotten family recipe https://www.today.com/food/people/reddit-strangers-decode-italian-recipe-serpentone-alle-mandorle-rcna85682 Fentanyl-laced pills are killing teens. Here’s how to stop it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/08/fentanyl-pills-poisonings-teen-deaths/
We talk on this episode about the Freevee show Jury Duty and the star of the show, Ronald Gladden – should he be eligible for an Emmy? We talk about the upcoming FX documentary, The Secrets of Hillsong, and Carl Lentz's involvement with the documentary. And we end with talking about the new musical His Story, "a Broadway-style theatrical event, 2000 years in the making." Should Jury Duty’s duped star Ronald be eligible for TV’s highest acting honor? https://www.polygon.com/23715624/jury-duty-ronald-amazon-freevee-emmy-nomination Carl Lentz Addresses His Scandal, New Church Position and FX Documentary https://relevantmagazine.com/current/carl-lentz-addresses-his-scandal-new-church-position-and-fx-documentary/ His Story Musical Makes World Premiere in Texas Starting May 6 https://playbill.com/article/his-story-musical-makes-world-premiere-in-texas-starting-may-6
On this week's episode, we talk about ghosts and how we as Christians should view ghosts. We talk about two women who traveled the world in 80 days for their 80th birthdays. And we talked about "one-and-done parenting" – an increasing trend with many varying reasons behind it. What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts? https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/what-does-bible-say-about-ghosts-i/ Here's what the 81-year-old best friends who traveled the world want to do next https://www.today.com/news/good-news/ellie-hamby-sandy-hazelip-80-days-around-world-rcna78433 https://aroundtheworldat80.com/ The rise of 'one-and-done' parenting https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230110-only-child-or-siblings-one-and-done
We critique a lot of aspects of Hollywood on today's episode. We talk about a trope in media called "fridging". Once you learn about it, you won't be able to ignore it! We talk about the new Little Mermaid movie and what they're doing differently in this version. And we talk about Rainn Wilson calling out Hollywood for having an "anti-christian bias". How Shrinking perpetuates Hollywood's most sexist cliché https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230315-how-shrinking-perpetuates-hollywoods-most-sexist-clich Two Songs in ‘The Little Mermaid’ Will Have New Lyrics to Emphasize Consent https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/movies/two-songs-in-the-little-mermaid-will-have-new-lyrics-to-emphasize-consent/ ‘The Office’ star Rainn Wilson criticises “anti-Christian bias” in ‘The Last Of Us’ https://www.nme.com/news/tv/the-office-star-rainn-wilson-criticises-anti-christian-bias-in-the-last-of-us-3413311
He doesn't actually hate everything, but he came in with some hot takes this episode. Like about how TikTok may be banned and how he sees that as a good thing. And his strong opinions on matinee concerts – Jamie Lee Curtis loves the idea... Joel not so much. He's also convinced AI is going to take over soon enough. Lot's of interesting conversations on this week's episode! Lawmakers say TikTok hearing validated security concerns. But TikTokers aim criticism at Congress https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/26/tiktok-congressional-hearing-users-react/11535480002/ Early bird Jamie Lee Curtis says musicians should have concerts during the day https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/jamie-lee-curtis-says-musicians-concerts-daytime-rcna73731?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR3rcvMNHCT2Ouu6IbNO1Cd34gJ3jz-jmI0KPDTuT-FEMOTApZ-dfjnR1Ag The way we work is about to change https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/19/tech/ai-change-how-we-work/index.html ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/chat
This week, we talk about the “Men’s Edition” car ad from Ford that was released for international women’s day. We also dive into 30 different things that were invented by accident. (Who knew that was possible??) And we talk about joy, what brings us joy, and how joy seems to be lacking in Christian circles sometimes. Ford's satirical Women's Day ad touts a 'car for men' with no blinkers, windshield wipers, or heaters https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-womens-day-ad-commercial-explorer-car-for-men-2023-3 30 Life-Changing Inventions That Were Totally Accidental https://bestlifeonline.com/accidental-inventions/ The Difference Between Being Happy and Finding Joy https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/what-nobody-tells-you-about-finding-joy/
On today's episode, we talked about a couple separated by the Ukrainian war and how life changed suddenly for them and many others in Ukraine. We talked about a non-profit in California working to empower people with disabilities by giving them the ability to ski. And we talked about the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to "give the boot" to Saddleback Church for having women pastors. Separated by war, a Ukrainian family balances safety, duty and love https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/ukraine-war-anniversary-families-frontline/?itid=hp_temp1-App%20Ukraine%20Anniversary_p014_f001 'If I can do this, I can do anything': How this Tahoe nonprofit empowers travelers with disabilities https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/anything-tahoe-nonprofit-empowers-travelers-110006723.html?guccounter=1 Saddleback Church ordained women. So the Southern Baptist Convention gave it the boot https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-21/saddleback-church-ousted-southern-baptist-convention-women-pastors
The Asbury revival has been in many news stories and all over social media, so we decided to jump in and talk about it! We also discussed the Superbowl ad from He Gets Us and one author's take on the ad. And we closed out the episode by inviting Jeff Newton, founder of Kokomo Urban Outreach, to talk to us about what they're doing in Kokomo and he talked with us about common misunderstandings about poverty. A Non-Stop Revival Is Taking Place on Asbury University Campus https://relevantmagazine.com/current/a-non-stop-revival-is-taking-place-on-asbury-university-campus/ The ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl ads brought back bad memories https://religionnews.com/2023/02/14/the-he-gets-us-super-bowl-ads-brought-back-bad-memories/ Kokomo Urban Outreach https://www.kokomourbanoutreach.org/ Way Down Deep With Kareen and Jeff https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmLBTEz16PveKdhcqzLPhQ?app=desktop
We had lots of great conversations on today's episode! We talk about our fascination with zombies, apocalypses and if we could survive in a post-apocalyptic world. We discover the signing Starbucks in Washington DC and what they're doing to serve the deaf and hard of hearing community. And we talk about the benefits that a 4-day work week may provide. Quiz: Could You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse https://www.amexessentials.com/can-you-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse-quiz-test/ The Real Danger of Culture’s Post-Apocalyptic Obsession https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/real-danger-cultures-post-apocalyptic-obsession/ Going to the signing Starbucks with my mom and her roommate! https://www.tiktok.com/@mara__mccullough/video/7191612538151308590?_r=1&_t=8ZNazHktZp0 Eight things to know about the new Starbucks Signing Store https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2018/eight-things-to-know-about-the-new-starbucks-signing-store/ No more Fridays https://www.businessinsider.com/4-day-workweek-successful-trial-evidence-productivity-retention-revenue-2023-1
On this week's episode, we talk about Kirk Cameron and his book tour that has been struggling to find venues to host the tour. We talk about a man who used his Tik Tok platform to raise money for a US veteran and Walmart cashier so that he could retire. And we talked about what we can do to push back against antisemitism and stand alongside our Jewish brothers and sisters. If you have topic suggestions, make sure to send those to atypicaltalkpod@gmail.com Kirk Cameron, 'responding to the cries of parents' who 'feel bullied,' is headed to more public libraries https://news.yahoo.com/kirk-cameron-responding-cries-parents-070050218.html?guccounter=1 Walmart cashier, 82, retires after TikTok raises $100,000 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64191842 How Christians Can Support the Jewish Community as Antisemitism Spreads https://relevantmagazine.com/justice/how-christians-can-support-the-jewish-community-as-antisemitism-spreads/
We've had a great year on Atypical Talk! Listen to this episode for a compilation of clips from our top episodes. Thank you to everyone who's listened along and supported us this year. You're the ones who have made this podcast the great thing that it is! We're looking forward to a new year of new episodes. Caring For Your Mental Health AND Your Neighbors https://anchor.fm/atypical-talk/episodes/Caring-For-Your-Mental-Health-AND-Your-Neighbors-e1h4ogv/a-a7oi53e All Aboard the Nostalgia Train! https://anchor.fm/atypical-talk/episodes/All-Aboard-the-Nostalgia-Train-e1hoh3f/a-a7qtpf5 Deconstruction, Cu**$ words, and Following Jesus on Wall Street (ft. Derek Weed) https://anchor.fm/atypical-talk/episodes/Deconstruction--Cu-words--and-Following-Jesus-on-Wall-Street-ft--Derek-Weed-e1icva2/a-a7tjomv Learning to lament, Goodwill finds, and Pushing back the darkness of gun violence https://anchor.fm/atypical-talk/episodes/Learning-to-lament--Goodwill-finds--and-Pushing-back-the-darkness-of-gun-violence-e1j2brh/a-a80cs1c Media Mayhem & Ask a Pastor (ft. Eric McCoy) https://anchor.fm/atypical-talk/episodes/Media-Mayhem--Ask-a-Pastor-ft--Eric-McCoy-e1ka9io/a-a85c92d
In this episode, we talk about the amazing story of "Baby Holly" getting reunited with her family after 40 years. We talk about a teacher in Oklahoma that went out of his way to make sure all his students felt included. And we talked about what it means to "feel the Holy Spirit" and how it may be more common than we thought. 'God Kept Me Safe And Protected All These Years': 'Baby Holly' Has Emotional Reunion With Biological Family https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/god-kept-safe-protected-years-155839101.html High school band director helps student fulfill marching band dream https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/high-school-band-director-helps-student-fulfill-marching-92794950 What If You Don’t ‘Feel’ the Holy Spirit? https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/what-happens-when-you-dont-feel-the-holy-spirit-like-everyone-else/ Supermarket Sweep https://www.facebook.com/SupermarketSweepABC/
Many people have heard of Seasonal Depression, but a form of that that isn't as well known is Autumn Anxiety. We talk about that on this week's episode and how it's so important to talk about mental health in the church. We also talk about the cat who sparked controversy in a town in southern Italy after winning the mayoral election. And we also talk about what Christians can do to help pregnant individuals instead of just suggesting they put their baby up for adoption. What is 'autumn anxiety?' Learn more about what experts call 'the anxious cousin of the winter blues.' https://news.yahoo.com/what-is-autumn-anxiety-135254239.html?guccounter=1 Dinosaur Gardens Photos Bernheim Forest Photos Cat sworn in as Italian mayor plagued with rigged election claims from fuming opposition https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/cat-sworn-italian-mayor-plagued-28313834 The Next Era of Pro-Life https://relevantmagazine.com/magazine/the-new-pro-life-how-adoption-is-changing-and-how-christians-can-help/
This week we talk about a South Carolina student pastor who's in the news for a joke that was in bad taste. We talk about BeReal – the app that has so many people watching for the next notification. And we delve into the issue behind using the word "woke" as a way to insult others... Spoiler: Kindness may be a better approach. South Carolina student pastor, 35, is put on leave after dishing out 'I heart hot youth pastors' stickers to young students including a 14-year-old girl https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11303151/Student-pastor-South-Carolina-leave-giving-inappropriate-stickers-students.html What Is BeReal? This Buzzy New App Has TikTok Playing Copycat https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/what-is-bereal-the-app-is-being-copied-by-tiktok-instagram/436070 Christians, Stop Using ‘Woke’ as an Insult https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/christians-stop-using-woke-as-an-insult/
In this episode, we go on a journey – exploring the far reaches of space, discussing the dangers of being a Christian celebrity, and making the shocking discovery that there is a 5th God's Not Dead movie coming our way! What the Voyager space probes can teach humanity about immortality and legacy as they sail through space for trillions of years https://religionnews.com/2022/06/07/what-voyager-space-probes-tell-us-about-immortality-as-they-sail-through-space/ ‘God’s Not Dead': Fifth Installment in the Works at Pure Flix and Pinnacle Peak Pictures (Exclusive) https://www.thewrap.com/gods-not-dead-5-movie-david-ar-white-pure-flix/ The Chosen https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen Christian Celebrity Isn’t a Problem to Fix, But an Eye to Gouge Out https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/september-web-only/katelyn-beaty-celebrities-for-jesus-platforms-personas.html
In today's episode, we talk about Britney Spears and her tough question "if there is a God, why would he let bad things happen to good people?". We celebrate the heartwarming story of the Nicaraguan community's show of support during the Little League World Series. And we talk about the ongoing epidemic that is suicide in America. If you find yourself struggling and need someone to talk to, please reach out to us at atypicaltalkpod@gmail.com. Britney Spears: ‘I No Longer Believe in God’ https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/britney-spears-i-no-longer-believe-in-god/ Nicaraguan Community Unites Behind Little League Team in World Series https://www.latinorebels.com/2022/08/26/nicaragualittleleague/ ESPN Video on the Nicaraguan Little League Team https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1148701052661567 Suicide: An Epidemic That Hits Close to Home for Many Americans https://www.christianitytoday.com/better-samaritan/2022/suicide-is-epidemic-that-hits-close-to-home.html
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On today's episode, we look at the Billy Graham rule and the Keanu Reeves Rule. Some of us had never heard of either of these rules! We talk about a study showing that many teens and young adults aspire to be influencers. Is it a good or bad thing? And we invite our friend Brent Faulkner from Crossroads Church to join us on another episode of Ask A Pastor! If you have questions you want answered on the next episode of Ask A Pastor, you can email those to atypicaltalkpod@gmail.com Forget the Billy Graham Rule. Let’s Follow the Keanu Reeves Rule. https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/movies/forget-the-billy-graham-rule-lets-follow-the-keanu-reeves-rule/ 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers plan to become social media influencers https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/3614182-1-in-4-gen-z-ers-plan-to-become-social-media-influencers/amp/